nabob
noun
any very wealthy, influential, or powerful person.
nabobery
-
a word derived from
nabob.
Example Sentences
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There is too much nabobery about them to meet the wants, or suit the taste of the plain American farmer.
From Rural Architecture Being a Complete Description of Farm Houses, Cottages, and Out Buildings by Lewis Falley Allen
